A British man has reportedly died and six people were injured after a yacht sailing near a resort in Sardinia crashed into rocks on Sunday.
The 63-year-old man reported to be the owner of the 21-metre yacht was unconscious but still alive when he was rescued by the Italian coastguard of Olbia and Porto Cervo. However, first responders said he died immediately after.
According to initial reports, the yacht crashed into rocks after it suddenly swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision with another vessel.
Police and coastguards were both investigating the incident, which occurred at about 8.40pm on Sunday near Li Nibani island, close to Porto Cervo.
Seven people were onboard. Among the injured, two are in a serious condition. Their nationalities have not been disclosed yet.
The yacht, flying a Maltese flag, was eventually recovered and towed to Porto Cervo. It has been impounded by local police and will be held in Sardinia during the investigation.
The area in which the crash took place is being guarded by the Italian coastguard. The name of the boat has not yet been disclosed.
